Something old is made into something new: Vintage art accessories from Girl Creations

Shopping for something new? Correction: Shopping for something old made into something hip? Designer Michelle Knotz applied her artistic talents to creating cool, retro accessories for Girl Creations. Knotz took a few minutes away from her work to answer a few questions about her one-of-a-kind creations.

I look for the ads that are most interesting to me, then I laminate them, following with my own paper-fold design. With some of them I add a button or embellishment with a magnetic closer. I found my art to be very therapeutic. This was especially true when I was severely injured in a car accident and was able to use my art as not only therapy but part of my recovery.

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Where do you find your material for your accessories?

Antique shops.

What advice would you give to people who would like to venture into the fashion/accessory business?

I would advise them to venture into something unique and different.

If you could pick one famous person to wear one of your accessories, who would that be?